50 color topographic maps at a 1:250,000 scale cover the province of Alberta. Each map is named using the National Topographic System identifier and displays contours, hydrographic features, roads, railways, and administrative boundaries. The series is provided by the Government of Alberta and was last updated on 2026-04-17.
Use Cases
- Terrain analysis based on 50-meter contour intervals
- Mapping transportation networks based on major roads and railways
- Land administration studies based on Alberta Township System and geo-administrative features
- Hydrographic feature mapping based on major water bodies
- Regional planning based on municipal boundaries and parks
Strengths
- 50 individual maps provide coverage for the entire province of Alberta
- Standardized 1:250,000 scale ensures consistent detail across the series
- Includes multiple feature types: contours, hydrography, transportation, and administrative boundaries
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Alberta
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 14:47:57.054614
- Geography
- Alberta, Canada